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Roy woman shocked to find snakes in parcel Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:34:24 MDT
Gaye Hurst refuses to enter pet stores because of her fear of snakes. If she sees a picture of a snake, she folds the page so she does not have to look at it. A Halloween haunted house once had to stop operations, turn on the lights and escort Hurst outside because she panicked when she saw a python among the attractions, she says.

Toxic mold closes W. Jordan fire station Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:32:09 MDT
Posted: 2:21 PM- Toxic black mold has shut down West Jordan's oldest fire station. But the city's burgeoning west side could get an expanded firehouse and its own police precinct in its place.

Stocks plunge to lowest level in nearly two years Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:30:32 MDT
Updated: 2:04 PM- NEW YORK - Stocks plunged Thursday as Wall Street contended with a barrage of bad news to their lowest level in nearly two years.

Doctor: Soak up the sun to prevent vitamin D deficiency Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:50 MDT
With summer's full-strength sun hovering, Utahns are slathering on sunscreen and ducking indoors for protection - as they should be, most dermatologists would say.

Bribery probe will continue, A.G. says Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:40 MDT
Two county attorneys tapped to look into bribery allegations against state Rep. Mark Walker will continue to investigate a possible criminal violation, the state Attorney General's Office said Thursday.

High court repeals law that bans D.C. guns Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:36 MDT
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court made clear Thursday an individual's right to bear arms, prompting many Utah gun rights activists to rhetorically discharge a celebratory round or two.

Hybrids, bikes, trains on a roll in Utah Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:34 MDT
You might excuse Ruben Schoenefeld if he drove one of those giant gas-guzzler sport utility vehicles in these days of $4 gasoline. He's a giant himself.

Guv cuts state workweek short Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:33 MDT
Be prepared to go online if you want a hunting license or need to renew your vehicle registration on a Friday. Beginning in early August, Gov.

Man convicted of truck stop killing Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:25 MDT
Rejecting claims of self-defense, a jury on Thursday convicted Roger Allen Malcolm of first-degree felony murder for shooting an unarmed security guard last year at a Salt Lake City truck stop.

Afghanistan grows deadlier than Iraq Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:07 MDT
When word began to spread last summer that the Utah-based 142nd Military Intelligence Battalion would be heading back to war, the difference between its two possible assignments couldn't have been more stark.

Five lawmakers seek an ethics probe of Walker Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:45:34 MDT
An ethics complaint, signed by five state lawmakers and filed Wednesday on Capitol Hill, calls for an investigation into one of their own - outgoing Rep.

Jazz: Koufos comes to the Jazz Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:51 MDT
Posted: 9:30 PM- After watching a series of big men go ahead of them, the Jazz selected Ohio State freshman center Kosta Koufos with the 23rd pickin the first round of Thursday's draft.

'Drowsy Chaperone' a lively summer treat Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:33:37 MDT
Posted: 10:32 PM- What kind of a title is "The Drowsy Chaperone?" Besides being slightly off-putting, it must be a publicist's nightmare.

'American Idol' auditions coming to Salt Lake City Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:20:50 MDT
Posted: 2:19 PM- All you David Archuleta-wannabes: Mark July 29 on your calendars. That's when "American Idol" comes to town to audition for the first time in Utah at Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City.

Judge OKs Zions' $25.3M bid for SunCrest Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:28:01 MDT
Zions Bank now owns the 3,000-plus acre SunCrest project atop Draper's Traverse Ridge. A judge late Thursday afternoon approved the bank's $25.

Afghanistan's attorney general: Training crucial Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:19:34 MDT
Afghanistan's top lawyer, in Salt Lake City to meet with 16 prosecutors from his country who are studying at the University of Utah, said Thursday that three decades of war in his nation have destroyed a once-thriving judicial system.

Residents weigh in against tax hike Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:53 MDT
WEST JORDAN - About 20 residents showed up for a public forum this week - and not one of them cheered a proposed tax hike for this west-side Salt Lake County suburb.

Errant wind blows roof off WVC apartment building Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:51 MDT
WEST VALLEY CITY - A mysterious gust of wind peeled the roof off a small apartment building in a Salt Lake City suburb. Residents say the powerful downdraft lasted only five seconds but caused a lot of damage at the West Valley City building.

Official: Harvesting carp not profitable Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:48 MDT
PROVO - While there is worldwide demand for carp, commercial fishermen would likely need a financial incentive to harvest the fish from Utah Lake, a water official said Thursday.

Study: USU math prep faulty Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:46 MDT
Most of the nation's undergraduate education programs do not adequately prepare elementary teachers to teach mathematics, according to a study released Thursday by an education-reform advocacy group.

Competition allows blind students to shine Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:45 MDT
Caroline Blair, who will represent Utah this Saturday at the National Braille Challenge in Los Angeles, isn't at a loss for strategy before going into competition.

Paul Rolly: Ellis: Calls came from GOP, too Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:43 MDT
Not only did Rep. Mark Walker allegedly offer Richard Ellis, his Republican primary election opponent in the state treasurer's race, a job and a bump in salary if Ellis dropped out of the contest, but a top Republican Party official is said to have conveyed a similar message to the Ellis campaign.

Indian, mountain man fest planned Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:42 MDT
The Heber Valley Pow Wow and Mountain Man Rendezvous returns to Soldier Hollow today, Saturday and Sunday with American Indian dance, art, crafts and food.

Attorney for Jeffs' daughter refuses to talk Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:41 MDT
ELDORADO, Texas - An attorney for the 16-year-old daughter of FLDS leader Warren S. Jeffs said Thursday that she refused to testify before a grand jury investigating the polygamous sect.

N. Salt Lake park restroom to be moved Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:38 MDT
A park restroom some neighbors feared would attract child predators will be removed. The nearly $47,000 structure that sits - locked and not hooked up at Palmquist Park in North Salt Lake - was opposed by several residents, who attended city meetings asking the restroom be

Delta pilot leaders approve merger contract Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:51 MDT
Delta Air Lines Inc. pilot leaders have approved a tentative contract agreement with the third-largest U.S. carrier and their peers at merger partner Northwest Airlines Corp.

Anheuser-Busch pulls alcoholic energy drinks Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:51 MDT
On Thursday, California Attorney General Jerry Brown announced an agreement with Anheuser-Busch Inc. that requires the company to discontinue production of all alcoholic energy drinks, including its two current brands - Tilt and Bud Extra.

Tradewinds Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:51 MDT
Red Ledges, a nearly 2,000-acre private golf and four-season recreational community in Heber Valley, has added two new vice presidents. Jennifer Hurst has been named vice president of marketing; she previously worked as marketing director for Kennecott Land.

New president takes over insurer's reins Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:37 MDT
Ray Pickup has been named president of Workers Compensation Fund (WCF), the insurer of workplace injuries, succeeding Lane Summerhays who retired to serve an LDS Church mission.

Business Glance Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:35 MDT
Anheuser-Busch Budweiser brewer rejects InBev's $46B takeover bid Anheuser-Busch's board unanimously rejected a Belgian-Brazilian brewer's takeover bid, saying the $46 billion offer undervalues the Budweiser maker.

Sony CEO paints rosy picture of company's future Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:33 MDT
TOKYO - Chief Executive Howard Stringer said Sony Corp. will win back its electronic leadership by improving its Internet-linked gadgets, wiping out losses in video games and TVs and pushing services and software, not just hardware.

Lucky Utahn picked for prescription help Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:32 MDT
Salt Lake City resident Mindy Hall on Thursday became the 5 millionth person helped by the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, a program offered by the nation's pharmaceutical research companies.

Existing home sales take May uptick Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:30 MDT
WASHINGTON - Sales of existing homes rose slightly in May, only the second increase in the past 10 months. Prices, however, kept plunging and analysts said the large number of unsold homes indicated the prolonged slump in housing was far from over.

Market takes a nose dive Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:29 MDT
NEW YORK - A barrage of bad news including yet another record high for oil drove stocks sharply lower Thursday, hurtling the Dow Jones industrials down nearly 360 points to their lowest level in almost two years.

Earnings snapshot Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:28 MDT
Micron Technology Inc. The largest U.S. producer of memory chips posted a wider third-quarter loss after prices plunged for semiconductors used to store pictures and music in portable devices.

Business Digest Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:27 MDT
Serving liquor Licenses issued to new private club and restaurants The Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission has approved a private liquor club license for the Deerhunter Pub & Grill, located at 200 N.

Utah business in brief Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:14 MDT
Salt Lake City-based Software Technology Group, a custom software development company, has expanded its 12,000-square-foot downtown location. The company has leased an additional 6,600 square feet across the street from its headquarters at 555 S.

Big things are in store for Bear Lake Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:13 MDT
A grandiose plan is starting to take shape to turn the Idaho hillsides overlooking Bear Lake into a multibillion-dollar resort with ranches, condos, hotels, golf, skiing and sailing.

New car owner satisfaction drops Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:11 MDT
DETROIT - Drivers of new cars were less satisfied with their vehicles this year for the first time in at least five years due mainly to rising fuel prices, according to an annual survey released Thursday.

LDS Church stressing its differences from FLDS polygamous sect Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:08:17 MDT
Posted: 10:50 AM- Mormon leaders today said they are stepping up efforts to make the public aware of the differences between their church and the polygamous FLDS sect.

FLDS hearing before grand jury a 'slow grind' Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:59:42 MDT
ELDORADO, Texas - Seven FLDS women made brief appearances Wednesday before a Texas grand jury that ended the day without issuing any indictments. But the panel's work is not over: The jury will meet again on July 22 as a criminal investigation into the polygamous sect continues.

NBA: Chicago Rose to the occasion Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:17:21 MDT
Derrick Rose, a freshman point guard who led Memphis into the NCAA championship game, has been compared to young NBA stars Deron Williams and Chris Paul.

Utah Jazz: With roster full, Utah invests for the future Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:17:19 MDT
With 13 players already under contract to return this season, it only made sense for the Jazz to draft two European players in the second round of Thursday's NBA Draft whose rights they could retain while leaving them overseas.

Utah Jazz: Jazz size the day Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:17:09 MDT
Even though Ohio State center Kosta Koufos said every team with a first-round pick in the NBA Draft was on his radar when he woke up Thursday, it's safe to say the 19-year-old was a blip to Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor.

Jazz draft Ante Tomic with 44th pick Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:25:38 MDT
Posted: 9:24 PM- The Jazz drafted Croatian center Ante Tomic with the No. 44 pick in the second round. The 21-year-old Tomic

Utah Jazz: Pickings slim at 23 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:19:59 MDT
Even before tonight's first pick is made, the NBA Draft will have a different feel for the Jazz, with general manager Kevin O'Connor and Co. moving from center stage at EnergySolutions Arena to an upstairs conference room at the team's practice facility.

Prep baseball: Center of attention Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:27:14 MDT
For any high school junior, the predicament of having to choose between a slew of high-profile colleges is a particularly nice problem to have. But for Judge's Keenyn Walker, his problem is twice as nice.

Prep girls soccer: Mia Hamm, watch out! Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:22:02 MDT
A soccer player this great doesn't come around too often. Not like this. Not this good. Not this soon.

Ute basketball: No more patsies in upgraded schedule Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:32:34 MDT
Forget about Adams State. Never mind Ripon, High Point, or Stony Brook. And don't even think about Cardinal Stritch. The Utes aren't doing that, anymore.

USU: Tickets go on sale today Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:17:25 MDT
Single-game tickets for Utah State's six road football games are available starting today. USU begins the 2008 season at UNLV on Aug. 30 and also plays at Oregon, San Jose State, Nevada, Boise State and Louisiana Tech.

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